Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson (born 24 February 1988 in Urmston) is a professional Association football who plays for and has made appearances at an international level with the England national under-19 football team.

As well as being compared to Manchester City F.C. legend Colin Bell, Johnson's energetic, lung-busting runs and all-round midfield ability have drawn comparisons to current England midfielder Steven Gerrard.

Club career

Johnson signed for Manchester City in 2004. Prior to signing for them, Johnson was a schoolboy at Everton F.C.., and supported Leeds United A.F.C. as a youth. Michael Johnson scored Michael Johnson first goal for City in the 1-0 win over Derby County on 15 August 2007 at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Johnson spent the end of 2007 and early 2008 out of the team with an abdomen injury, returning on the 29th of February 2008, playing the full 90 minutes in City's goal-less home draw with Wigan Athletic.

International career

Michael Johnson has represented England national football team at under-19 level and under-21 level.